Fresh Spicy Blender Salsa Recipe

Name: Fresh Spicy Blender Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole Dried Arbol Chilies; 1 cup Boiling Water, Chicken Broth Or Beef Broth; 1 pound Fresh Roma Tomatoes; 1 whole Medium White Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Jalapeno; 1 clove Garlic, Chopped; 1/2 cups Packed Cilantro Leaves; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/2 whole Lime Juice, Fresh; 1 can (10 Oz. Size) Rotel Diced Tomatoes (Mild, Regular Or Hot)

Servings: persons

10 whole Dried Arbol Chilies
1 cup Boiling Water, Chicken Broth Or Beef Broth
1 pound Fresh Roma Tomatoes
1 whole Medium White Onion, Chopped
1 whole Jalapeno
1 clove Garlic, Chopped
1/2 cups Packed Cilantro Leaves
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 whole Lime Juice, Fresh
1 can (10 Oz. Size) Rotel Diced Tomatoes (Mild, Regular Or Hot)

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Note: If you like a rich spicy salsa, use hot Rotel tomatoes and all the arbol chilies.
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They are spicy but not too hot.
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You can always use half the chilies first and add more if needed for taste.
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Heat dried chilies in small fry pan on medium for 2 minutes to help release flavor.
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Do not burn.
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Add the boiling water (or chicken/beef broth) and let soak off the heat for 15-30 minutes.
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Cut the tomatoes in half and grill or broil until slightly charred on both sides.
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(You can also char the onion and jalapeno if desired.)
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Chop onion, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro and add to a blender or food processor.
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Add salt, sugar, cumin, oregano, lime juice and canned Rotel tomatoes.
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Add soaked chilies and half the water.
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Blend.
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Add tomatoes and blend until desired consistency is achieved.

162

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 whole Dried Arbol Chilies, 1 cup Boiling Water, Chicken Broth Or Beef Broth, 1 pound Fresh Roma Tomatoes, 1 whole Medium White Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh Spicy Blender Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Spicy Blender Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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